Description
George I (1714-27), Crown, 1718/6, Roses and Plumes, laureate and draped bust right, toothed border surrounding both sides, 8 of the date struck over 6, reads GEORGIVS D G M BR FR ET HIB REX FD. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, roses and plumes in alternate angles, eleven strings to Irish harp, surrounding legend BRVN ET LDVX SRIATH ET EL, edge inscription DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI QVINTO (S.3639; ESC. 111a; BULL 1542; R).
Even cabinet toning, concise and clear toothed border and legends. Sharply struck portrait, no major nicks or indentations, haymarking both sides. Reverse, deceivingly well struck up below the flecking. Extremely fine, a rarer type in the five date run of the series.
